Privacy & Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA, state privacy laws, data breach litigation, and data governance
June 4: Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines on Wireless Firms for Data Sales
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals against FCC data privacy fines on major wireless carriers, reinforcing regulatory enforcement.
Privacy Rules Tighten on AI Training Data, Raising Legal Stakes
Tighter privacy laws and new studies highlight legal risks for corporations using AI training data. Stay updated on global regulatory moves and compliance obligations.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification for Texas App Store Users
Apple starts age verification on June 4 in Texas App Store following new state law requiring parental consent for minors in app downloads and purchases.
Fifth Circuit Lets Texas App Store Age-Verification Law Take Effect
The Fifth Circuit lifts injunction, allowing Texas's age-verification app store law to be enforced, impacting digital privacy and compliance.
Data Use and Access Act 2025 Grants New Complaint Rights
The Data Use and Access Act 2025, effective June 2026, requires data controllers to handle personal data complaints directly from individuals.
Transgender Youth Sue DOJ Over Subpoenas for Medical Records
Transgender youth file class-action lawsuit challenging DOJ subpoenas demanding sensitive medical records amid federal crackdown on gender-affirming care.
EFF Wins Key Rulings Against Mass Surveillance, Prepares New Lawsuit
EFF wins release of secret surveillance court rulings and files new lawsuit against U.S. mass surveillance of noncitizens, impacting privacy law.
Class Action Suits Amazon Over Ring’s Facial-Recognition Feature
A class-action lawsuit alleges Amazon’s Ring doorbell captures and stores bystanders' images without consent, raising privacy concerns.
Google Launches Gemini Spark, an AI Agent for Autonomous Task Handling
Google debuts Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI assistant that handles complex tasks autonomously, raising privacy and cost questions for legal professionals.
Mayday Health Sues South Dakota Over Abortion Pill Ad Ban
Mayday Health challenges South Dakota's law banning abortion pill advertisements, citing First Amendment rights. Settlement ended the case in March 2026.
California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 genetic data breach
California Attorney General sues 23andMe's successor over a 2023 breach exposing millions of users' genetic data, alleging mismanagement and ransom payment.
National Law Review Warns Legal Pros: Stop Using Shadow AI
National Law Review's May 2026 privacy tip urges legal professionals to halt unauthorized AI use amid rising shadow AI risks.
Class Action Challenges Boulder Police's Use of Flock Cameras for Warrantless Tracking
Two Boulder residents sue city over use of 31 Flock Safety cameras for warrantless surveillance shared with immigration authorities, raising privacy concerns.
Amnesty Flags Unlawful Data Scraping by Big Tech for AI Training
Amnesty International reports major tech firms use unlawful data scraping violating privacy for generative AI training, raising legal and regulatory concerns.
Canada’s Bill C-22 Faces Strong Pushback Over Privacy Concerns
Canada's Bill C-22 sparks opposition from Privacy Commissioner and tech giants over encryption and data retention demands, shaping global privacy debates.
Cette AI Founder Sues Voya Financial for Illegal Surveillance
Cette AI founder alleges Voya Financial accessed his personal devices without consent, raising privacy and ethical issues for legal and tech professionals.
EFF Flags ALPR Use Beyond Policing, Including School Residency Checks
EFF reveals millions of automated license plate reader searches used for school residency verification and background checks, raising privacy concerns nationwide.
Ann Taylor Sued Over Alleged Data Tracking After Opt-Out
Ann Taylor faces class action alleging it allowed third-party data tracking despite user opt-out, highlighting retailer privacy challenges in 2026.
LGBTQ+ Dating Apps Pivot to Privacy Amid Grindr’s GDPR Fine
LGBTQ+ dating apps like Lex and Hidnn are enhancing privacy features as Grindr faces regulatory fines for GDPR violations, raising new legal risks for platforms handling sensitive data.
NTSB Limits Docket Access After AI Reconstructs Pilots' Voices
AI tools have recreated deceased pilots' voices from cockpit spectrogram images, prompting the NTSB to restrict public docket access and raising privacy and legal questions.